World Cup-bound Cape Verdean Lopes relishing his week to remember

Published By: BBC - Football UK - 2 days ago

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Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes is relishing the week of his life - helping Cape Verde qualify for the World Cup, aiming for League o...

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